All you need to know: Ireland Under-19s Men’s tour to South Africa
The Ireland U19s Men’s squad is in South Africa playing four competitive fixtures against the SSE Cricket Institute (Titans Academy). The tour marks the start of the squad’s preparation for the Under-19 Men’s World Cup, to be held in Sri Lanka in January 2024. The tour will include four 50-over fixtures, taking place at the…
Kia McCartney joins Women’s Senior Performance Squad for 2023
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Coleraine Cricket Club’s Kia McCartney has been offered a casual contract for 2023, replacing Rachel Delaney who has stepped away from the women’s senior performance squad due to work commitments.McCartney, 17, was part of the Ireland Under-19s Women’s squad that competed at the recent ICC Women’s U19…
Bangladesh complete ODI series victory with convincing win over Ireland
SYLHET – Ireland were beaten by ten wickets in the final ODI in Sylhet as Bangladesh won the three-match series 2-0.The Bangladesh fast bowlers ripped through the Irish batting lineup after Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and opted to bat. Hasan Mahmud took 5-32 as Ireland were bowled out for 101 inside 30 overs. Litton…
Bangladesh set records before rain ruins second ODI
SYLHET – Rain washed out Ireland’s second ODI in Sylhet after Bangladesh posted their highest-ever ODI total, breaking the record they set in the first match of the series on Saturday.Mushfiqur Rahim scored the fastest men’s ODI century by a Bangladesh batter, hitting 14 fours and two sixes before reaching the milestone off the final…
Bangladesh batters dominate first ODI against a battling Ireland
SYLHET, Bangladesh – Bangladesh recorded their biggest-ever win in ODI cricket as they beat Ireland by 183 runs in the first match of the series in Sylhet.In a dominant all-round display from the hosts, Ireland was bowled out for 155 after Bangladesh had scored 338-8 batting first (their highest-ever score in men’s ODIs). Shakib Al…
Craig Young joins Ireland Men’s T20I squad
SYLHET, Bangladesh – Paceman Craig Young has been declared fit to join up with Ireland Men’s T20I squad in Bangladesh. Young, 32, made his international debut in 2013 and has played 103 times for Ireland. He has 151 wickets at an average of 25.77. Part of the Ireland Men’s T20 World Cup squad in 2022,…
India and Bangladesh series’ details confirmed as Ireland Men look forward to a big 2023
DUBLIN – Irish cricket fans will be able to enjoy watching the world’s number one T20 International side, India, when the Asian juggernauts return to Malahide for a three-match T20I series this August.To complete the summer men’s fixture announcements, the three-match World Cup Super League series against Bangladesh will be played in Chelmsford with tickets…
Broadcast details for the Ireland Men’s tour of Bangladesh
The following advice has been received regarding the broadcast options covering the Ireland Men’s tour of Bangladesh.The broadcast rights for this series are owned by the host Board, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The BCB have today advised that fans can watch the games through the following channels / platforms: Ireland / UK Clubber TV…
Coach Connects Spring Series
Another series of the excellent Coach Connects webinarsOver the coming weeks, Cricket Ireland are hosting three webinars as part of the Coach Connects Spring Series, aimed at all cricket coaches on the island of Ireland, and coaches of other disciplines too. Webinar: Character Development Workshop Guest Speaker: Stevie Baxter of The Sporting Pursuit In this…
Belfast’s CIYMS set off in search of European glory
DUBLIN – 2022 Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup winners CIYMS depart today for Malaga in southern Spain to take part in the 2023 European Cricket League (ECL) as Irish cricket’s representative club – and captain John Matchett says the excitement for this adventure has been building nicely. With up to seven T10 matches scheduled to…